(R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Product Specification Applications * Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) * Feature phones / Smart phones * Portable Media Players (PMPs) * Tablet PCs / eReaders * Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) * Asset Tracking / Personal Safety Features * Easy to use, low cost single package GPS RF antenna module * SiRFstarIVTM 9333 GPS chipset * Ultra small SMT package; 13.8 x 9.5 x 1.8mm * Low current consumption <10mW required for TricklePowerTM mode * Novel external matching ensure easy tuning for each platform * Anti Jammer Remover * SiRF Instant Fix - SGEE (Server Generated EE) & CGEE Client Generated EE usage (SiRF Instant Fix) Functional Block Diagram External Matching Circuit Description Antenova M2M's GPS RADIONOVA(R) M10478 RF Antenna Module is an ultra compact single package solution to combine RF and antenna on the same module. The M10478 is a highly integrated GPS RF Antenna Module suitable for L1-band GPS and A-GPS systems. The device is based on the high performance CSR SiRFstarIVTM GPS architecture combined with Antenova's high efficiency antenna technology, and is designed to provide an optimal radiation pattern for GPS reception. All front-end and receiver components are contained in a single package laminate base module, providing a complete GPS receiver for optimum performance. The M10478 operates on a single 1.8V positive supply with low power consumption and several low power modes for further power savings. An accurate 0.5ppm TCXO ensures a short TTFF. The M10478 is supported by SiRF stand-alone software and is compatible with UART, SPI, I2C host processor interfaces. Providing a true drop in solution with the antenna and RF in a single SMT package, GPS RADIONOVA(R) M10478 offers ease of integration and shorter design cycles for faster time to market. Package Style SMD Castellated pads enable SMT placement and reflow as well as hand soldering. 13.8 x 9.5 x 1.8mm RF Antenna Module Top View Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Bottom View Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit VCC Main Supply Voltage -0.2 2.2 V VIO Supply voltage I/O ring -0.2 3.6 V ESD Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (HBM) -2.0 2.0 kV RFIN Maximum RF Input Power N/A +10 dBm TSTG Storage Temperature -40 +85 C V ON/OFF ON/OFF Pin Voltage -0.2 +2.2 V * Exposure to absolute ratings may adversely affect reliability and may cause permanent damage. Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit VCC Main Supply Voltage 1.71 1.8 1.89 V VIH High Level Input Voltage 0.7xVDD - 3.6 V TOP Operating Temperature -40 - +85 C DC Electrical Characteristics . Conditions: VCC = 1.8V, TOP = 25 C Symbol Parameter Typ Unit ICC(PK) Peak Acquisition Current 47 mA ICC(AVG) Average Tracking Supply Current 31 mA ICC(HIB) Hibernate (Sleep) Power Supply Mode 20 A ICC(MPM) Micro Power Mode Average Current 500 A RF Specifications Conditions: VCC = 1.8V, TA = 1.8V, Freq = 1575.420MHz Symbol Parameter Typ Unit P1dB 1dB Compression Point -62 dBm NFLNA LNA Noise Figure 2 dB ANTRL Antenna Return Loss -15 dB ANTBW Antenna Bandwidth at -10dB return loss 30 MHz ANTEFF Antenna Total Efficiency >40% % ANTEFF_RHCP Antenna RHCP Efficiency >30% % Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Band Rejection* Frequency Standard Typ* Unit 698-798 LTE700 45 dB 824-849 Cellular CDMA 45 dB 869-894 GSM850 45 dB 880-915 GSM900 45 dB 1710-1785 GSM1800/DCS 54 dB 1850-1910 GSM1900/PCS 54 dB 1920-1980 WCDMA 50 dB 2400-2492 WLAN, BT and WiMAX 44 dB 2500-2690 LTE2600 42 dB *Does not include antenna rejection. Mechanical Specifications Parameter Module exterior dimensions (L x W x H) Module support and connection Module mass Typ Unit 13.8 (+0.1/-0.1) x 9.5 (+0.1 / -0.1) x 1.8 (+0.2 / - 0.0) mm Suface mounted (SMD) - <1 g Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 System Specifications Communication Specification Data Output Protocol NMEA 0183 or OSP (SiRF Binary) UART Host Interfaces SPI (slave) I2C Default data rate on UART 1200 baud to 1.2288 Mbaud GPS Engine Chip SiRFstarIV GSD4e-9333 WLSCP Channels 48 Track Verification Channels TCXO 0.5ppm Accuracy Horizontal Position Accuracy1 <2.5m CEP Maximum Position Update Rate 1 Hz Sensitivity Autonomous Acquisition -147dBm Navigation -160dBm Tracking -163dBm TTFF Hot Start <1s Warm Start <35s (typical) Cold Start <35s (typical) General Maximum Altitude <18.288 km Maximum Speed <514 m/s Active Jammer Remover Removes in-band jammers up to 80dB-Hz Tracks up to 8 CW jammers 1 Additional Features SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS, QRZZ, GAGAN Support CGEE Client Generated Extended Ephemeris 50% CEP, Open-Sky, 24hr Static, -130dBm, good view of the sky Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Pin out Description Table shows the designation and function of each pin on the M10478 module. Please note that several pins have multiple functions. Pin Designator Description 1 GND Ground connection 2 GND Ground connection 3 GND Ground connection 4 ANT_OUT 5 GND 6 ANT_IN 7 GND Ground connection 8 VCC Main DC supply, 1.8V 9 GND Ground connection 10 EXT_RST 11 TM 12 EIT 13 DR_I2C_DIO RF from internal antenna to external matching circuit Ground connection RF from external matching circuit back into module External Reset - Leave floating and GND to reset 1PPS Tim Mark Out * GPIO4 * SPI_MOSI Serial flash data output * GPIO0 * Dead reckoning I2C bus data (SDA) * SPI_MISO serial flash data input pin * GPIO1 14 DR_I2C_CLK * Dead reckoning I2C bus data (SCL) * SPI_CLK serial flash SPI clock Ground connection * GPIO3 15 GND 16 ECLK 17 TSYNC 18 WAKUP 19 GND 20 TX UART Transmit data line 21 RX UART Receive data line 22 CS_RTS UART Request to send. Used for host port strap 23 CLK_CTS UART Clear to send. Used for host port strap 24 GND Ground connection 25 GND Ground connection 26 ON_OFF 27 GND Ground connection 28 GND Ground connection * SPI_CS# serial flash chip select for SPI * GPIO2 * Time aiding input strobe Wakeup output control of external memory or power supply; active high unless chip is in low power state. Ground connection Run/Sleep hardware control line. Host controlled. Cannot be left floating Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Pin 1 Marker Pin 1 Pin 28 Pin 11 Pin 18 Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Application Schematic Example for M10478: UART - 9600 Baud The circuit below shows a basic design for use with the UART interface and configuring the default baud rate to 9600. Host Interface = UART Baud Rate = 9600 (Hardware configured) Bill of Material Designator Value Description/Comments C1, L1, L2 TBD C3, C4, C5 22pF capacitor Decoupling capacitor. Place close to corresponding pin 3 C2 2.2uF capacitor Decoupling capacitor. Place close to corresponding pin 1 R1, R2, R3 10K resistor Used for Pull up/Down 3 Depending on device antenna matching circuit Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Quantity TBD Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Application Schematic Example for M10478: UART with External SPI Serial Flash This example shows the module with an external SPI serial flash. This allows simultaneous storage for SGEE and CGEE (up to 31 days in length), and ROM patch storage. Host Interface = UART Baud Rate = 4800 (Default) External Memory Interface = SPI bus Bill of Material Designator Value Description/Comments U1 SST25WF04040-51-QAE C1, L1, L2 TBD C3, C4, C5 22pF capacitor Decoupling capacitor. Place close to corresponding pin 3 C2 2.2uF capacitor Decoupling capacitor. Place close to corresponding pin 1 C6 0.1uF capacitor Decoupling capacitor. Place close to corresponding pin 1 R1, R2, R3 10K resistor Used for Pull up/Down 3 SST serial flash memory 4MB Dependant on device matching circuit Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Quantity 1 TBD Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Host Port Selection Straps The host interface is selected with hardware setup. The table below shows the configuration that determines the interface used. The interface cannot be changed dynamically after start-up. Interface SPI UART I2C Pin 23 (CLK_CTS) Pin 22 (CS_RTS) Leave Floating Leave Floating PU Leave Floating Leave Floating PU Host Baud Rate/Protocol Selection With the GSD4e 9333 chip the default baud rate and output protocol is user configurable at start-up with a hardware configuration. This is limited to the values in the following table.* *If using the I2C interface for external sensor or external memory, then these pins cannot be used for configuration of the Baud rate or protocol. This means that the module will return to a default setting for UART of 4800 baud. The baud rate and output protocol can be changed dynamically after start up using the relevant commands. Please contact Antenova for more information about protocol messages. Hardware Baud Rate Selection Table Baud Rate Pin13 (DR_I2C_DIO) Pin 14 (DR_I2C_CLK) 4800 PU PU 9600 PU PD 38400 PD PU 115200 (OSP) PD PD PU = Pull up resistor to VCC (10K ) PD = Pull down resistor to GND (10K ) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Host Interface Overview UART Interface The default UART communication setting for the M10478 is NMEA-0183 protocol at 4800 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control. * TX: Output from the GSD4e * RX: Input to the GSD4e * RTS (optional): hardware flow control, high when ready to transmit * CTS (optional): hardware flow control input, high when host allows transmission While RX and CTS inputs are 3.3V compatible, if RX is driven from a source higher than 1.8V, current may flow from the driver in reverse through the GSD4e's ~80k internal pull-up resistor. TX has maximum 1.8 V logic high output level and may require an external level shifter to interface with a 3.3V input on a host. UART Interface Logic Levels Symbol Description Min Max Unit VIL Low Level Input Voltage -0.4 0.45 V VIH High Level Input Voltage 0.7 x VCC 3.6 V VOL Low Level Output Voltage - 0.4 V VOH High Level Output Voltage 0.75 x VCC - V Configuration 1: * RX and TX data lines only, no hardware or software flow control Configuration 2: * RX and TX lines for data transmissions * RTS and CTS for hardware flow control under standard hardware flow control principles * Transmission stops at the end of the current character and restarts when CTS goes high. GSD4e may lose or garble serial messages if host flow control throttling is too severe. GSD4e design expects unrestricted outflow of serial messages. The UART interface can be run at baud rates from 1200 to 1.8432 MBaud. The default protocol is determined by hardware configuration (see Hardware Baud Rate Selection Table above). Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 10 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Host SPI Interface (Slave) The host interface SPI is a slave mode SPI. The 4 SPI pins are: * Pin 13: slave SPI data output (MISO) * Pin 12: slave SPI data input (MOSI) * Pin 14: slave SPI clock input (CLK) * Piin 16: slave SPI chip select (CS#) active low The maximum clock frequency supported is 6.8MHz. To allow the module to awaken or signal the host that messages are ready within the GSD4e, the GSD4e software can be programmed or configured to generate a "Message Waiting" signal on a pre-assigned GPIO. While the Host SPI serial Input and Host SPI clock Input are 3.3V compatible, if Host SPI serial Input is driven from a source higher than 1.8V, excess leakage current may flow through the ~80k internal pull-up resistor. Host SPI serial Output has maximum 1.8V logic high output level and may require an external level shifter to interface with a 3.3V input. The following internal operation details are provided to assist with implentation troubleshooting: * TX and RX each have independent 1024 byte FIFO buffers * RX and TX each have independent software-specified two byte idle patterns * TX FIFO is disabled when empty and transmits its idle pattern until re-enabled * RX FIFO detects a software specific number of idle pattern repeats and then disables FIFO input until the idle pattern is broken * FIFO buffers can generate an interrupt at any fill level * SPI detects synchronization errors and can be reset by software. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 11 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Host I2C Interface The GSD4e supports two-wire I2C operation in multi-master mode only, with behavior comparable to UART mode operation. * Address format is 7-bit (default) or 10-bit. I2C supports multiple masters and multiple slaves. The GSD4e address as master (when sending) is 0x62 and as slave (when receiving) is 0x60 * Current I2C Data rates: bit clock rates are 400 kbps (default - fast mode) and 100 kbps (standard mode). High speed mode is not supported. Data rate can be changed using OSP message ID 178 * Internal FIFOs for RX and TX are 64 bytes. For proper operation, external pull-ups are required to ensure proper rise times with stray shunt capacitances from attached loads and traces. SPI and I2C Interface (Master Mode) The M10478 provides an auxiliary serial interface that can be configured as either a master IC interface or a master SPI bus. These features are implemented using either 2 or 4 of the GPIO pins on M10478. Only one of these buses may be implemented on a receiver. At start-up, the receiver automatically detects either an IC EEPROM or a SPI serial flash memory and sets itself appropriately. If GSD4e WLCSP does not detect memory of either type, the system is configured for an IC bus for sensor interface. Master I2C Interface This mode is the default for the receiver. It can be used to communicate with MEMS sensors such as accelerometers, Magneto-meters and altimeters, and with EEPROM storage devices. Some features of the interface include: * Support for most common sensor formats (accelerometers, gyros, magnetometers, altimeters) * Support for multiple data lengths * Standard I2C bus data rates of 100kbps and 400kbps * Accepts both 64KB and 128KB EEPROMS * 128KB EEPROMs can store server-generated EE files up to 7 days in length Master SPI Interface Non-volatile memory storage can be provided by either 2Mbit or 4Mbit serial flash memories from either SST or EON. The flash memory can store a ROM patch, both server-generated and client-generated extended ephemeris files (up to 31 days in length if 4MB or greater), satellite almanacs, crystal temperature characterization data and data logs. All of these items can be stored simultaneously on the same flash device. Through the master SPI interface, GSD4e WLCSP reads and writes data at approximately 1.0Mbps, with a maximum of 1.25Mbps Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 12 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Power Management Full Power ON mode In the FULL ON state, the ARM processor in the GSD4e is enabled and clocked and the system is under software control. This is the operating state during all acquisition and tracking modes. All RF/BB domains are powered and clocked. However, the software has control of clocks and bias currents, it removes the clocks and bias currents from digital and RF/analog circuits when these circuits are not in use. Hibernate In Hibernate state, only essential areas are powered, RTC, IO, RAMs. Current levels are typically 20A. At start-up, the module requires an ON_OFF pulse sent from the host. A second pulse sent from the host will re-enter hibernate mode. The ON_OFF pulse needs to be the rising edge of a low to high pulse, this needs to be longer than 90us. If the host device does not require the hardware selection of hibernate mode, the wakeup pin can be connected to the ON_OFF pin to automatically wake the module to a full power state. Trickle Power (TP) Trickle power enters a duty cycle mode to reduce the average current consumption, but still retaining a high standard of accuracy and performance from the module. This means being able to still track weak signals Typically under normal conditions TP mode runs in full power for 100-900ms and provides a fix, followed by a 1-10 second interval of a low power standby state. Once in a while (typically every 1800 seconds) the module will return to Full power mode to update the ephemeris data. When in TP, if the signal conditions are harsh (below 30dB-Hz) the module will automatically switch to Full Power mode to improve the navigation performance. When conditions return to normal, the module will return to TP mode. This results in variable power savings but for a fixed output rate, much more reliable performance. Applications using TP Mode perform similarly to applications using full power, but with significant power savings in strong-signal conditions. Push to Fix (PTF) Push to fix is similar to TP except: * The time in the OFF state is longer * It uses the hibernate settings * It has a typical duty-cycle of about 2 hours * It is prepared to wake any time in response to an edge on the ON_OFF pin PTF Mode is for applications that require infrequent position reporting. The GPS generally stays in a lowpower mode, up to 2 hours. Upon wake-up, GPS data is checked for aging validity versus the position update rate to determine if a refresh of position, time, ephemeris data and RTC calibration is required before the next Hibernate cycle. The PTF Mode puts the receiver into a background duty-cycle mode that provides a periodic refresh of position, GPS time, ephemeris and RTC calibration every 10 seconds to 2 hours. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 13 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 By default, the PTF Mode period is 30 minutes. It is programmable between 10 seconds and 2 hours. When the PTF Mode is enabled at power on or a new PTF Mode cycle, the receiver stays on FP Mode until a good navigation solution is computed. The Hibernate state follows for the remainder of the period. If it takes 36 seconds to fix position and refresh ephemeris on the default period of 30 minutes, the GPS sleeps for the 29 minutes and 24 seconds. Upon wakeup, the module will remain in full power mode until a good navigation solution is found. Micro Power Mode (MPM) MP Mode is a very low-power maintenance mode. The objective of MP Mode is to remain below a stated average current level while maintaining a low level of uncertainty in time, frequency, position and ephemeris state. MP Mode operates by capturing a buffer of GPS samples at infrequent intervals and analysing the data to update its time, frequency and position estimates. For satellites needing updated ephemeris data, a data collection is scheduled when strong signals are detected. During the data collection phase, time and frequency calibration operations are also carried out. When switched on the module updates in cycles, usually 1-10 minutes, or maintenance cycles of 30-60 minutes. Typical Capture/Update frequency varies: about once every ten minutes for 9 seconds. Data collection is twice an hour at ~18 seconds each. Please contact Antenova for more information for MPM and all other low power states. SiRF Instant Fix (AGPS) There are two methods to acquire extended ephemeris data: * SGEE (Requires network connections) * CGEE (Module Generated - no network connection needed) SGEE (Server Generated Extended Ephemeris) SGEE requires periodically accessing servers to download an extended ephemeris (EE) file and transfer it to GSD4e. GSD4e can store EE data to serial EEPROM, flash or host. CGEE (Client Generated Extended Ephemeris) The M10478 supports CGEE (Client Generated Extended Ephemeris). CGEE functionality enables devices without an Internet connection to generate EE information based on BE collected from satellites during normal use. This means the module will collect data automatically to generate a predicted ephemeris file, which can dramatically reduce TTTF. The CGEE is default ON, but only if the module has an external serial flash connected to the SPI bus to be able to store the data. Up to 31 days of predicted data can be stored. Please contact Antenova for more information on SGEE and CGEE Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 14 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 External Matching The M10478 module uses a matching circuit on the host PCB in order to fine-tune the on-board antenna to each specific application. This "external matching" allows compensating for the detuning of the antenna caused by various different components that can be close to the M10382 module in the actual application (plastic case, battery, speakers etc). The external matching must be placed on the host PCB between ANT_OUT (PIN3) and ANT_IN (PIN1). Although 2 components are typically more than enough to match the antenna to the 50 impedance required, a P-network topology with 3 components is recommended for safe proving. Schematic Both low-pass and hi-pass topologies for the matching network can be used with similar results. As the same footprint can be used for both topologies, the exact type and value of the components used can be determined during the optimization phase. * The initial values can be simply chosen as the null-circuit (no impedance matching): * * Hi-pass: * C1 = 18pF * L1, L2 = Not Fitted Low-pass: * L1 = Jumper (0 resistor) * C1, C2 = Not Fitted Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 15 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Type of Matching Components * Capacitors: * * Use 0402, COG components Inductors: * High-Q, wire wound inductors in 0402 size are recommended for maximum performance, e.g. Murata LQW15 series * Good quality multi-layer type inductors (e.g. Murata LQG15 series) can also be used as a lower cost alternative Matching Procedure The types and values of the matching components must be chosen so that the impedance seen by port ANT_IN (PIN4) is as close as possible as 50. Although it is a relatively simple operation, it requires some RF skills and a VNA (Vector Network Analyzer). Please contact an Antenova M2M FAE to get support on defining the optimal matching for your specific device. External Antenna Support A low cost external circuit can be used to provide external antenna support. Please contact Antenova for more information, and example circuit. PCB Matching Circuit Layout The layout of the external matching circuit should be done using the following guidlines: * Minimize the length of the tracks connecting the ANT_OUT and ANT_IN pads to the matching * Minimize the length of the tracks between the components * Use a solid groundplane under the matching circuit area * Absolutely avoid routing any track under the matching circuit area * Connect the top ground layer with the ground layer underneath using several vias Layout drawings (Gerber or other format) are available from Antenova. Please contact your local FAE. Matching Circuit Example of external matching circuit layout Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 16 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Internal Antenna Clearance The M10478 module internal antenna requires a small clearance on the host PCB to operate. The clearance means that no Ground or tracks of any kind are allowed to be within this area. This must also be clear through the entire PCB stack up. The minimum area needed clear is 6mm X 4.87mm. Top view of M10478 Footprint End view - 4 layer PCB stack-up Keep out area Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 17 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Typical RF Antenna Module Placement Note: Module placement locations and orientations are critical for achieving optimal system performance. It is strongly recommended to contact Antenova M2M for design recommendations. Sky Front View Back View Side View Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 18 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Typical Antenna Matching Results Typical antenna matching as seen by ANT_IN (Pin 3) is shown in the following plot. The matching bandwidth at -10dB is typically 20MHz. Measured on M10477-U1 test board. Typical antenna return loss before and after matching Typical antenna impedance before and after matching Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 19 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Front-end Rejection The figure below shows the rejection for the input SAW filter before the RF input, including the effect of pads, tracks, ESD protection and decoupling. The plot can be useful to calculate the isolation required from adjacent transmitters in order to avoid the saturation of the LNA. Input SAW Rejection - Wideband Input SAW Rejection - Narrowband Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 20 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Module Placement Guidelines Due to the internal antenna, care must be taken when defining the placement of the module on the host PCB. Here are some guidelines that should be used when deciding the position of the module. * The module top edge must be placed almost level with the edge of the host PCB * The edge of the host PCB that the module is to be placed at must be a minimum of 40mm in length. 40mm Module top edge placed level with the edge of the host PCB * The central placement of the module is advised. However, an offset placement is also possible. * For an offset closer to the PCB edge to the right side of the module, a minimum of 10mm distance is required to the edge of the host PCB. 10mm Right Side Edge Offset * For an offset closer to the PCB edge on the left side of the module, a minimum of 15mm distance is required to the edge of the host PCB. This additional distance is due to the matching circuit placement. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 21 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m * GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 For an offset closer to the PCB edge to the left side of the module, a minimum of 15mm distance is required to the edge of the host PCB. This additional distance is due to the matching circuit placement. 15mm Space needed for external matching circuit Left Side Edge Offset * The antenna uses the host PCB ground to effectively radiate. As such, a GND plane must be placed on the host PCB on at least one layer. * In the example below, the only area void of GND is the antenna keep-out area. Antenna keep-out area Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 22 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 * An ideal stack-up for a host PCB would be to use the top and bottom layers as GND planes, while using the internal layers for any signal and power planes. This not only helps the GPS antenna to perform effectively, but also helps to reduce any potential noise issues that can be associated with mixed signal PCB's. * An exaggerated example below shows a 4 layer host PCB, GND flooding all available space not used by signals or components. Please contact Antenova M2M for advice on placement. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 23 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Module Footprint Below is the recommended footprint for the module. This footprint allows hand soldering. * * All pads are 0.7mm x 2mm Pitch is 1.1mm Mechanical Drawing 1.8 (+ 0.1) 13.8 ( 0.1) 9.5 ( 0.1) All dimensions in mm Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 24 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Reflow Soldering Placement Typical placement systems used for any BGA/LGA package are acceptable. Recommended nozzle diameter for placement: 5mm Soldering Paste Use of "No Clean" soldering paste is strongly recommended, as it does not require cleaning after the soldering process has taken place. An example of suitable soldering paste is Alpha OM350. Soldering The recommended soldering profile for M10478 is shown below. However, it is the responsibility of the Contract Manufacturer to determine the exact reflow profile used, taking into consideration the parameters of the host PCB, solder paste used, etc. Profile Feature Pb-Free Solder Temperature (Ts) Min 130C Temperature (Ts) Max 220C Time (ts) <150s Liquidus Temperature - (Tl) 220C Time (tl) 45-90s Pre-Heat Reflow Peak Package Body Temperature (Tp) 245C Time within 5C of peak temp (tp) 30s Average Ramp up rate - Ts(max) to (Tp) 3C/s Ramp Down Rate 6C/s max Example Reflow profile The Pb Free Process-Package Peak Reflow Temperature is 260C. Exceeding the maximum soldering temperature could permanently damage the module. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 25 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Multiple Soldering The M10478 module can be submitted up to 2 reflow soldering processes. Upside-down soldering is acceptable but it is recommended that the Contract Manufacturer qualify the process before mass production. The second reflow must take place within the recommended floor life limit (MSL3). Please contact Antenova for further information. Hand Soldering Hand-soldering and rework of the M10478 module is acceptable, however care must be taken to avoid short circuits due to the small size of the module pads. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 26 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Quality and Environmental Specifications Test 1 Standard Parameters PCB Inspection IPC-6012B, Class 2. Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards - Jan 2007 Assembly Inspection IPC-A-610-D, Class 2 "Acceptability of electronic assemblies" Temperature Range ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3 -30 C, +25 C, +85 C, operating Damp Heat ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3 +70 C, 80% RH, 96 hrs, nonoperating Thermal Shock ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3 E -40 C ... +85 C, 200 cycles Vibration ISO16750-3 Random vibration, 10~1000Hz, 27.8m/s2, 8hrs/axis, X, Y, Z 8hrs for each 3 axis non-operating Shock ISO16750-3 Half-sinusoidal 50g, 6ms, 10time/face, X, Y and Z non-operating Free Fall ISO16750-3 1m height, 2 drops on opposite side ESD Sensitivity JEDEC, JESD22-A114 ESD Sensitivity Testing Human Body Model (HBM). Class 2 +2000V - Human hand assembly JEDEC, JESD22-A115 ESD Sensitivity Testing Machine Model (MM), Class B +200V - Machine automatic final assembly Shear IEC 60068-2-21, Test Ue3: Shear Force of 5N applied to the side of the PCB Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity1 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D.1 MSL3 Storage (Dry Pack)1 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033C MSL3 Solderability EN/IEC 60068-2-58 Test Td More than 90% of the electrode should be covered by solder. Solder temperature 245 C 5 C Moisture Sensitivity Antenova ships all devices dry packed in tape on reel with desiccant and moisture level indicator sealed in an airtight package. If on receiving the goods the moisture indicator is pink in color or a puncture of the airtight seal packaging is observed, then follow J-STD-033 "Handling and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices". Storage (Out of Bag) The M10478 modules meet MSL Level 3 of the JEDEC specification J-STD-020D - 168 hours Floor Life (out of bag) 30 C/60% RH. If the stated floor life expires prior to reflow process then follow J-STD-033 "Handling and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices". Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 27 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Hazardous material regulation conformance The RF antenna module meets RoHS requirements. Packaging Tape Characteristics W F E P0 P1 P2 32.000.3 14.200.1 1.750.2 4.000.1 160.1 2.000.1 D0 B0 T K0 A0 D1 1.550.1 14.800.1 0.300.1 2.000.1 10.500.05 0.850.1 Dimensions in mm Quantity Leading Space Trailing Space 1000 pcs / reel 50 blank module holders 50 blank module holders Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 28 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module Part No. M10478 Reel Dimensions Width Reel Diameter Hub Diameter Shaft Diameter (W) (D) (H) (C) 32.0mm 330.02mm 100.0mm 13.0+0.2/-0.0mm Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications 29 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS (R) m2m www.antenova-m2m.com Corporate Headquarters USA Headquarters Asia Headquarters Antenova Ltd. 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Antenova further assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all such information shall be entirely at the user's risk. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applictions 30 Product Specification 12MD-0050-2-PS Release Date 05 February 2013